by 505 Outside | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Edibles, Landscape Tips, Planting, Planting Tips
Growing vegetables and herbs at home in small spaces can be easy, fun, rewarding and not expensive. Here are some tips for anyone from first timer to a pro. Start small with a raised bed, good-sized pots or containers or a small plot of ground. Good soil is the key in...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2021 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Current Drought conditions mean even more water will need to be used for your high-water use lawn to remain healthy. If you have been thinking about transforming your lawn into a desert friendly xeriscape there is no better time to do it than right now! These types of...
by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Planting, Planting Tips, Water Conservation, Xeriscape
Winter is the best time to rethink your high water use turfgrass and create a plan for a xeriscape yard of desert-friendly plants. A desert friendly xeriscape will help you save water, reduce maintenance, encourage pollinators, and beat the heat of the summer. ...
by 505 Outside | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Planting Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Water Authority customers have been inspired to convert their turf to sustainable, resilient xeriscapes that save water, time and money and provide habitat for wildlife and pollinators for many reasons. Below are some of our favorites: “We just didn’t see the...
by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Planting, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Have you ever wished you could just take a picture of a plant and have the internet identify it for you? Turns out, there are a lot of digital options to help with the identification of plants. We’ve reviewed the best resources so you don’t have to. PLANT APPS:...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2019 | Blog, Design, Fall, Planting, Planting Tips, Xeriscape
When we think of the word evergreen, many of us think about pine trees, cedars and junipers. However, an evergreen is simply any plant that remains green all year long. These plants are welcome fixtures in our winter landscapes, too. 505Outside highlights these...
